Recall 12V214000: 2013 Peterbilt 579 and 1 other model
- Report received
- May 16, 2012
- Manufacturer
- Paccar incorporated
- Potentially affected
- 7vehicles
- Model years
- 2013
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth t680, and peterbilt 579 vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 121, "air brake systems." these vehicles exceed the brake timing test requirements of fmvss 121 for trailer circuits when 15 foot coiled trailer lines are used.
Possible consequence
The longer brake apply time may result in extended stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Paccar will notify owners and install a relay valve on the affected vehicles. All the vehicles have been repaired. Owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2013 Kenworth T6800 complaints
- 2013 Peterbilt 5791 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.